Amma, Mata Amritanandamayi DeviAmerica – Canada Yatra 2017
6-10 July, Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 2017 America-Canada Yatra Amma concluded her North American Tour in Toronto, Ontario where she held one public program followed by a three-day retreat, including Guru Purnima, and ending with Devi Bhava. On the first morning program, Amma was greeted by a group of children chanting Om Namah Sivayah as she […]
1-2 July, Manchester, New Hampshire, America Yatra 2017 Amma held two days of programs at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester, New Hampshire. The hotel is located just 45 minutes from the old Ashram in Temple, NH, where Amma used to hold retreats many years ago. During the program, there were many cultural performances including an […]
July 4th-5th, Arlington, VA – America Yatra 2017 As 4th of July fireworks were bursting over the Capitol, hearts were bursting with joy inside the Marriott Gateway Crystal City in Arlington, VA where Amma held two days of programs. Amidst the celebrations, Amma urged the assembled crowd at her program to remember each and every […]
9 Jul, Gurupurnima celebrations, Canada – America-Canada Yatra 2017 Amma’s message on Gurupurnima “There are so many different types of relationships based on love in the world. However, the relationship between the Satguru and the disciple is beyond all these relationships. Gurupurnima is a day to contemplate on the greatness of a true disciple, along […]
27-29 June, Secaucus, New Jersey – America Yatra 2017 Amma held three days of programs at the Meadowlands Exhibition Center in Secaucus, NJ just outside of New York City. It marked the first time in many years that Amma has held programs in New Jersey rather than in New York City. In her address to […]
June 24th-25th, Atlanta, Georgia – America Yatra 2017 Amma held two days of programs at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in downtown Atlanta. Prior to the programs, Amma visited the new MA Center in Cumming, Georgia, USA. Located on the grounds of a 150-year-old former church, the center is the new hub of spiritual and humanitarian […]
20-22 June, MA Center Chicago, Elburn, IL – America Yatra 2017 Amma returned to her Chicago Ashram for three days of programs. Spread on 141 serene acres, MA Center Chicago has become a hub of activity for Amma’s Mid-western devotees. The Center offers numerous opportunities for spiritual growth, including retreats, volunteer activities, classes, yoga, devotional […]
17-18 June, Dallas, Texas – USA Yatra 2017 On the way to the Dallas programs, Amma stopped at the new MA Center in Aubrey, TX just north of Dallas. Located on a 50-acre plot of picturesque property in what is known as “Horse Country USA”, the center includes a ranch house and a scenic pond. […]
Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA – June 12-15 Amma began the first day program with satsang and meditation. Before darshan began, Amma sang a bhajan and asked everyone to stand up and dance. Many devotees were wearing special buttons commemorating Amma’s 30th visit to Santa Fe. The second night of the retreat began with a […]
8-10 June, Los Angeles, California – USA Yatra 2017 Amma held three days of public programs in Los Angeles, concluding with Devi Bhava on the last night. Cultural performances included local devotee children singing bhajans, as well as a beautiful flute and harp performance. During special ceremonies to celebrate Amma’s 30th visit to the US, […]